Advanced Practice Provider – Nephrology Clinic

Jobtailor; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Children's Hospital seeks a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to evaluate and manage kidney conditions in children, including hypertension, hematuria, stones, and proteinuria. The role involves coordination with nephrology, dietitians, and social workers across the Pacific Northwest.

The candidate will educate families on disease management, adherence, nutrition, and home care, and support patients and families across Seattle campuses including the Main campus, South

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing with a pediatric/family NP focus or PA program graduate.
• RN/ARNP licensure in WA with active credential.
• National certification as pediatric or family NP (for NPs) or PA certification (for PAs).
• Active DEA registration.
• BLS or PALS certification with ongoing maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage pediatric patients with kidney conditions (hypertension, stone disease, proteinuria).
• Diagnose and treat pediatric hypertension per guidelines.
• Educate families on disease management, nutrition, and home care strategies.
• Provide front-line support for families, PCPs, and regional partners.
• Coordinate care with nephrology, dietitians, social workers, and primary care across the Pacific Northwest.
• Support families with regular travel to Seattle campuses (Main, Federal Way, Olympia).

Skills

Diagnosis and hypertension management

Patient education

Care coordination

Medication adherence counseling

Nutrition counseling

Education

Master's degree in nursing (pediatric/family NP)

PA program graduate (nationally accredited)

WA RN/ARNP licensure

WA PA licensure

Active national certification (pediatric or family NP)

Job description

• Evaluate and manage new and return patients from birth to age 21 with pediatric kidney conditions including hypertension, hematuria, kidney stones, and proteinuria
• Diagnose and treat pediatric patients with primary and secondary high blood pressure using national clinical guidelines
• Educate families on disease management, medication adherence, nutrition, and home care strategies
• Provide front-line support for families, primary care providers, and regional partners
• Coordinate care with pediatric nephrologists, dietitians, social workers, and regional primary care providers across the Pacific Northwest
• Support families through regular deployment to the Main Seattle campus, South Clinic in Federal Way, and Olympia

Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing with a concentration in a pediatric or family nurse practitioner program OR graduate of a nationally accredited physician assistant program
• One year work experience in a pediatric or family focused clinical area
• Nurse Practitioners: Active, unencumbered registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner licensure in the State of Washington
• Nurse Practitioners: Current national certification as a pediatric or family nurse practitioner
• Physician Assistants: Active, unencumbered physician assistant licensure in the State of Washington
• Physician Assistants: Initial certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Active Drug Enforcement Authority registration
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Professionals at time of hire and continuously throughout employment, or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) in lieu of BLS
• Some clinical locations may require American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support training and continuous maintenance of certification
• Active clinical privileges as an Allied Health Provider at Seattle Children's Hospital secured prior to time of hire and maintained in good standing
• Preferred: Two years experience in advanced practice provider role
• Preferred: Two years experience in pediatric health care

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and managing pediatric patients with kidney conditions, including hypertension and proteinuria, while providing education on disease management and coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams. Holds necessary licensure and certifications to practice as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in pediatric healthcare settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Pediatric Kidney Condition Management
• Nurse Practitioner Licensure
• Physician Assistant LicensurePediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Clinical Experience in Pediatric Healthcare

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertension
• Patient Education on Disease Management
• Coordination of Care
• Medication Adherence Strategies
• Nutrition Counseling

Soft Skills

• Family Support
• Interpersonal Communication
• Collaboration with Healthcare Providers

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active Drug Enforcement Authority Registration
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification

Industry Keywords

• Pediatric Healthcare
• Clinical Guidelines
• Allied Health Provider
• Seattle Children's Hospital
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants